April 23, 2025

Pandemic infection control procedures still in place

The majority of dentists surveyed report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented during the pandemic.

ADA News

April 22, 2025

Heavy Metals Found in Toothpaste

There are some "heavy metals that are essential in small quantities but could result in adverse effects if present in excess."

Conexiant

April 22, 2025

Dental loss ratio: Putting patient care first

Twenty-three states have filed dental loss ratio legislation since 2023, with 14 states having introduced legislation this year.

ADA News

April 16, 2025

E-Cigs + Cigarettes: Worse Disease Odds

"There is a need to reassess the assumption that e-cigarette use provides substantial harm reduction across all cigarette-caused diseases, particularly accounting for dual use," warns a comprehensive meta-analysis.

Conexiant

April 15, 2025

30 years later, Oklahoma City ceremony honors dentists who aided in bombing response

A Day of Remembrance recognized the dentists who helped identify victims after the bombing on April 19, 1995.

ADA News

April 14, 2025

What to look for when purchasing a dental practice

There are several factors to consider when looking at a practice to purchase.

ADA News

April 10, 2025

Study: LLMs Show Biases in Medical Decision-Making

Large language models recommend different care based on patients' race, housing status, income level, and sexual orientation, potentially amplifying health care disparities if deployed without safeguards, researchers find.

Conexiant

April 09, 2025

Oral Microbiome Linked to Chronic Pain in Women

Study finds poor oral health and oral pathobionts associated with pain in migraine, fibromyalgia, and abdominal disorders, suggesting possible treatment avenues.

Conexiant

April 09, 2025

Staffing shortages top expected challenges this year

About 3 in 5 dentists are worried about recruiting and retaining staff, according to polling by the ADA Health Policy Institute.

ADA News